Defending TETFund Against Political Undermining and Misrepresentation By Tersoo Adagher Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office nearly a year ago, several attempts have been made to disrupt governance and undermine the policies of this young administration. A troubling tactic in this campaign has been the...

Can PIDA Tackle Africa's $170bn Infrastructure Gap? By Mohammed Dahiru-Lawal An African dream is unfolding—one defined by an ambitious blueprint aimed at connecting people and infrastructure to eradicate poverty and accelerate development across the continent. This vision emerges against the backdrop of Africa's staggering infrastructure deficit. With...

Rethinking Tax Reform Bills Be By Sanusi Maikudi Premium Times' editorial advocating for the tax reform bills demonstrates a commendable commitment to fiscal restructuring and economic sustainability. However, while the editorial raises valid points on the urgency of reforming Nigeria's tax system, it does so with...

An Evening with Alhaji Yushau Shuaib: A Night of Wisdom, Generosity, and Inspiration By Basheer Luqman Olarewaju anipr Last Friday, December 6, 2024, offered a rare and unforgettable evening in Ilorin. Alongside my fellow participants in the PRNigeria Young Communication Fellowship, I had the privilege of...

Tax Reform Debate: Is Dogara Positioning Himself for Tinubu's Vice Presidency in 2027?   By Adnan Mukhtar The complex relationship between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima appears to be fraying, revealing underlying tensions within Nigeria's presidency since their inauguration on May 29, 2023. The...

Tinubu’s Reform: How States Can Generate Fat VAT?  By Nasir Abdulquadri *NOTE: FAT-VAT means huge remittance from VAT* My coined compound word though. Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a consumption tax levied on the value added to goods and services at each stage of production and distribution. As...